LIFT GROUP - SILENT E

We have started new LIFT groups. The First Graders in my group are working with long vowel sounds with the Silent E at the end of words Here is a fun website to help the children practice this skill.
http://www.fun4thebrain.com/English/magice.html

MERRICK-STUDENT OF THE WEEK

PRESIDENT'S DAY

Monday we celebrate President's Day! Here is a website the children may enjoy looking at. This site has some very good information about each president:
http://www.mnsu.edu/its/academic/tools/images/US%20Presidents/engage.swf
The President Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDhnZsLDMCA

MAGGIE-STUDENT OF THE WEEK

QUEEN AND KING OF COURTS

Friday night at the basketball game Aidan and Maggie helped crown our Queen and King of Courts. Maggie carried the flowers. Aidan carried the crown. They did an awesome job!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

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VALENTINE FUN

There are so many fabulous Valentine's Day sites out there for kids.
Here are some of my favorites.....let the fun begin!
HaPpY Valentine's Day!
http://www.starfall.com/n/holiday/valentine/play.htm?f
http://static.nickjr.com/game/assets/dora_valentine/main.swf
http://www.thekidzpage.com/freekidsgames/games/valentine-hearts-game/online-game-valentines.html
http://www.abcya.com/valentines_day_counting.htm
http://www.theoworlds.com/valentine/
http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/valentin/mixmatch/mixmatch.htm
http://www.neoformix.com/Projects/WordHearts/

FOLLOW THE OLYMPICS

Click on this website to follow the Olympics!
http://www.nbcolympics.com/KSNT

ALEX-STUDENT OF THE WEEK

2014 WINTER OLYMPICS IN SOCHI, RUSSIA

Thursday, February 6 the 2014 Winter Olympics opens in Sochi, Russia. Looking forward to teaching my little bees all out the games, the competitions, countries participating and importance of never giving up. Go TEAM USA! Watch this video to learn more about Sochi and the 2014 games.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S5R8hNUKtk

100th DAY OF SCHOOL

The First Graders celebrated 100 Days of school on Wednesday, January 29. The children brought 100 things to share with special visitors. First Graders were recognized for their outstanding job writing numbers to 1,000. Sebastian won the 100 Day Balloon which contained a surprise from the Wakefield Short Stop. Miles won the 100 Things We Have Learned in First Grade chain. Allison and Merrick were recognized for 100 Days of Perfect Attendance! I would like to thank all the First Grade parents for donating cupcakes for the celebration. Your support helped to make the celebration a wonderful day!

100 DAY CELEBRATION

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READ YOUR HEART OUT

February is "I Love Reading" Month, so we're asking our users to take a reading pledge! Commit to helping your kids read 4 books this month and be entered to win a Kindle Prize Pack.
http://www.education.com/topic/i-heart-reading/?cid=80.894